FC Porto vs Malmö FF Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

FC Porto are going to lock horns with Malmö FF in their round 6 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. Estádio do Dragão will witness this interesting clash.

The Portugal-based club are going to be at home, and this is going to be a big advantage for them. They have performed decently in their ongoing UEL campaign.

FC Porto have managed to bag three wins in five matches. Additionally, they are doing really well domestically and will now be looking to secure another win here.

Malmö FF are yet to secure their first win in the UEFA Europa League this season. They faced a thrashing 0-3 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest in their previous fixture of the competition. Despite Di blåe being away from home, they will be looking to put up a strong fight against their opponents.

Kick-off:

• Location: Porto, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio do Dragão
• Date: Friday, December 12
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Dec 11; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Årets sista match. pic.twitter.com/LGtdHriIlx

— Malmö FF (@Malmo_FF) December 8, 2025

Form:

Porto: W-W-W-L-W

Malmo: L-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

William Gomes (Porto)

William Gomes is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for FC Porto. In five UEFA Europa League appearances, he has scored two goals. He will be looking to add more to his tally.

Gomes is going to lead the attack from the right for his side and will be looking to trouble the opponent’s defence every time.

Lasse Berg Johnsen (Malmo)

Lasse Berg Johnsen is good at controlling the ball well in the midfield. He is going to play an important role for his side here. The 26-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side secure their first three points in their current European campaign.

Match Facts

• Malmö FF have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last six matches.
• FC Porto have secured four clean sheets in their last five games.
• This will be the first-ever encounter between these teams.

Porto vs Malmo: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Porto to win @2/9 William Hill
• William Gomes to score
• Goals over 3.5 @13/8 bet365

Injury and Team News

FC Porto are likely to miss out on the services of Nehuen Perez due to his fitness issues.

Arnor Sigurdsson is not going to be in action for Malmö FF. He is injured. Hugo Bolin and Otto Rosengren might also sit out due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Porto won: 0

Mamlo won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

FC Porto predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Diogo Costa (GK); Alberto Costa, Bednarek, Kiwior, Moura; Froholdt, Varela, Mora; Gomes, Aghehowa, Pepe

Malmo predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Ellborg (GK); Duric, Jansson, Rosler; Stryger Larsen, Johnsen, Skogmar, Busanello; Ekong, Haksabanovic; Gudjohnsen

Match Prediction

The visitors are desperate for a win here, but the hosts are likely not to give them many chances. FC Porto are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Malmö FF in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Porto 3-1 Malmö

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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